The Whitsundays Tourism Awards, presented by Bishopp, are getting a fresh new format in 2025 - making it easier for more local tourism businesses to be recognised.
For the first time, there’s no written submission required. Instead, awards will be based on results from Queensland’s Best of Queensland program, which evaluates businesses on customer reviews, online presence, accreditation and more.
To be eligible, businesses must be members of Tourism Whitsundays for the 2025/26 financial year and hold Best of Queensland status. Once that’s confirmed, Tourism Whitsundays will be in touch in July to finalise entries and nominate award categories.
Winners will be chosen based on their Best of Queensland score, with Gold, Silver and Bronze going to the top-rated operators in each category.
The move brings the regional awards in line with the Queensland Tourism Awards and removes the need for time-consuming submissions, allowing more operators to get involved and focus on delivering exceptional visitor experiences.
This streamlined approach is designed to highlight the best in the region’s tourism and prepare local operators for potential state and national recognition.
Details on the awards night, including date, venue and ticket sales, will be announced soon.
Contributed by Tourism Whitsundays
The 2024 Whitsunday Tourism Awards. Photo credit: R Jean Photography
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